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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL59PFA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,136 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2026 12 Jun 202612 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 140,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Front Exhaust Flexy Joint Unsecured + Bracket Broken + Corroded (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,395 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,085 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024 12 Jun 20263 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,096 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023 12 Jun 202629 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hand brake little reserve travel.
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,422 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022 12 Jun 202610 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,796 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,240 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019 12 Jun 202618 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,527 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2018 12 Jun 202613 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,088 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner rear (2.4.G.2)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,712 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,225 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,078 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,597 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202610 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,157 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
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SL59PFA was registered on 2009-09-28
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